Apple joins Wireless Power Consortium

Apple is definitely not one to blindly follow along with market trends. However, the US giant also knows when its time to cave into user desires and according to IHS Technology analyst Vicky Yussuff, an overwhelming number of iPhone users want to see wireless charging in their next handset.

The success of wireless charging adoption from Apple’s competitors is something that Apple can no longer ignore. IHS Technology consumer survey data shows over 90% of consumers want wireless charging on their next device.

We've been hearing about thisfor a while now and it almost seems like a sure deal. We can now say that with even more certainty, since Apple's name now officially appears in the list of 213 members of the Wireless Power Consortium. This is the organization that promotes the use of the popular Qi standard

Just because Apple is part of the Wireless Power Consortium, doesn't necessarily mean it will use standard Qi charging. In fact, the company's proprietary track record makes a slightly tweaked Qi version also a possible choice. After all, official accessories need to be sold and the Apple Watch does currently employ the very same strategy for its charging needs.

"IHS Technology consumer survey data shows over 90% of consumers want wireless charging on their next device." I am part of the 10% who don't care about wireless charging as I've used it a few years ago on Lumia 920, and once the novelty of not needi...